Tag: outdoors
Guest contributor, 11 year old Novella, shares a story about a startling experience she had in which a bird came to her rescue. She reminds us that nature can be both fascinating and a little frightening! There are different things that make me afraid. I am afraid when I watch scary movies, I am also afraid of …
Jacob S., a 2013 PA Brookie, shares his experience in the field as he prepares to blaze a trail for his Eagle Scout project this spring: “I went out hiking at the Howland Preserve today. The purpose of my hike was to plan a project that involves blazing a trail. These are some of the …
2013 Bucktails student Nicholas M. recently discovered the nesting site of a Red Bellied Woodpecker, and documented its location. It seems the site is under siege by European Starlings – hopefully the woodpeckers can defend their territory against the invaders! Nick reports from the field… “In the above picture a Red Bellied Woodpecker has made residence …
The journal entry below was written by Philadelphia ZooCREW student, Natasha H.. during one of our times near a stream. Each year the Institute leads a field trip for students for the ZooCREW (Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife) program where we explore the natural history of the Poconos. …
The journal entry below was written by Philadelphia ZooCREW student, Corey E. during one of our times near a stream. Each year the Institute leads a field trip for students for the ZooCREW (Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife) program where we explore the natural history of the Poconos. …
Tag: outdoors
Bird as Guardian Angel
Posted: May 15, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Guest contributor, 11 year old Novella, shares a story about a startling experience she had in which a bird came to her rescue. She reminds us that nature can be both fascinating and a little frightening! There are different things that make me afraid. I am afraid when I watch scary movies, I am also afraid of …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: guest reporter, outdoors, snake
Come Blaze a Trail With Me
Posted: March 27, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Jacob S., a 2013 PA Brookie, shares his experience in the field as he prepares to blaze a trail for his Eagle Scout project this spring: “I went out hiking at the Howland Preserve today. The purpose of my hike was to plan a project that involves blazing a trail. These are some of the …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: hiking, outdoors, reports from the field
Woodpeckers Under Siege!
Posted: March 5, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
2013 Bucktails student Nicholas M. recently discovered the nesting site of a Red Bellied Woodpecker, and documented its location. It seems the site is under siege by European Starlings – hopefully the woodpeckers can defend their territory against the invaders! Nick reports from the field… “In the above picture a Red Bellied Woodpecker has made residence …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field
I See, I Say
Posted: November 20, 2013 by Academy Director
The journal entry below was written by Philadelphia ZooCREW student, Natasha H.. during one of our times near a stream. Each year the Institute leads a field trip for students for the ZooCREW (Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife) program where we explore the natural history of the Poconos. …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: journaling, nature observation, outdoors
The Emerald Giants
Posted: November 20, 2013 by Academy Director
The journal entry below was written by Philadelphia ZooCREW student, Corey E. during one of our times near a stream. Each year the Institute leads a field trip for students for the ZooCREW (Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife) program where we explore the natural history of the Poconos. …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: journaling, nature observation, outdoors